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Glens Falls NY, also known as Hometown USA, is located in Warren County.

Glens Falls NY has become one of America's greatest small cities! According to Glens Falls History the City of Glens Falls was officially established in 1908. Glens Falls NY offers friendly neighborhoods, a strong regional presence in the areas of business, tourism, technology and the arts as well as a reputation for a safe community.

Glens Falls NY is home to many successful corporations including Boston Scientific, Angiodynamics, and Finch-Pruyn Paper Company. The area also has a plethora of smaller companies and unique local businesses. Glens Falls Hospital, a leader in Warren County and beyond for medical care, employs hundreds and most recently completed a state-of-the-art addition.

Stay busy in Glens Falls - there's plenty to do! Visit the many restaurants, shops and museums. You can also visit the local dinner theatre or revamped Crandall Library. Popular events like the Adirondack Balloon Festival in September, Larac Arts Festival in June and Glens Falls Civic Center concerts, Adirondack Phantom hockey games and shows draw many to Glens Falls.

The City of Glens Falls is also a haven for recreation. The abundance of parks, playgrounds and sports fields will keep you active. Anyone can use the trails in Crandall Park and Cole's Woods for running, skiing or walking. Bike along the Warren County Bike Path from Glens Falls to Lake George for an alternate method of transportation. Nearby, Queensbury and Lake George offer many lakes, streams and beaches with easy access to water for swimming.

You'll fall in love with Hometown USA. An ideal home for young families offering all the opportunities and amenities of a bigger city with a small community feel.

City Contact:
Glens Falls City Hall
42 Ridge Street
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 761-3807

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  May Wine & Brews Under the Sunshine - Benefiting the Ben Osborn Memorial Fund!
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• South Glens Falls Memorial Day Parade 2012
  Celebrate Memorial Day with a home-town parade and ceremony! The parade will begin at 6 PM starting at the corner of Main St. and William St. and continue down Main St. to the Village Triangle Park
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• Greenwich Memorial Day Parade 2012
  V.F.W. and American Legion sponsor Greenwich's annual parade; which steps off at 6pm from the bridge & ends at the VFW on Abeel Ave with a final ceremony, followed by food & refreshments; the public is welcome.
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• Glens Falls Memorial Day Parade 2012
  Celebrate Memorial Day with a home-town parade! The parade will begin at 10AM starting at Bay Street by the Civil War Monument, proceeding north on Glen Street.
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• Americade Motorcycle Rally In Lake George NY
  Since 1983, the scenic Lake George area has hosted Americade, the world's largest multi-brand motorcycle touring rally. Americade draws over 50,000 riders and passengers each year for a week of events, exhibits and vendors.
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